Our People
James Driscoll, Partner
James is one of the founding partners of Driscoll Kingston Solicitors.
Founding the company in 2011 with partner Karla Kingston, the ethos of the firm was to bring a modern approach to law, without compromising on client care.
James read Law at the University of Central Lancashire, and after attaining an honours degree, studied the Legal Practice Course at College of Law, Chester.
Completing his legal training at a national law firm based in Lancashire, he rose from trainee to partner in six years, gaining vast experience along the way in personal injury law and business development.
Setting up Driscoll Kingston Solicitors in 2011, James has been responsible for the development of the business, as well as running all manner of files.
James specialises in catastrophic cases, and boasts a satisfied client base in all areas of practice.
Today, James deals with compliance for the firm, as well as business development, marketing and also leads the catastrophic injuries department with partner Karla.
James’ interests include football, golf, skiing, sailing, walking and travelling. He also has a particular interest in race horses.
James is a member of the Law Society, The Association of Personal Injury Lawyers and The Race Horse Owners Association. James is also Membership Secretary of the Royal Airforce Association, Huyton with Roby.
Karla Kingston, Partner
Karla is one of the founding Partners of Driscoll Kingston Solicitors establishing the firm in 2011.
After studying Law at Manchester University and obtaining commendation from the College of Law in Chester, Karla completed her legal training at a large Personal Injury practice in Lancashire. Karla worked her way up that company to become a Partner before breaking away and establishing her own firm, Driscoll Kingston Solicitors.
Karla has a key role within the operational performance within the firm and has overseen the installation of the IT system and development in this area.
Throughout her career Karla has specialised in dealing with all aspects of Personal Injury including, Road Traffic Accidents, Employers Liability and Public Liability claims from more moderate soft tissue injuries to significant catastrophic injuries.
Karla has vast expertise and knowledge in Housing Disrepair and Holiday Sickness Claims dealing with a variety of claims in these areas.
Together with James Driscoll, Karla has overseen the management and development of the firm since its inception and continues to do so.
Karla is a member of the Law Society and the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers.
In her spare time Karla is a keen runner and regularly takes part in charity runs. Karla regularly takes part in charity runs to raise money and awareness for her chosen charities and enjoys taking part in other such running activities which her running club engage in. Karla also enjoys spending time with her two dogs who keep her very busy.
Eilish Cullen
Eilish is a Partner at Driscoll Kingston Solicitors with 5 year PQE experience. Eilish has a particular specialism in Employers Liability and Public Liability Claims. Alongside this, she also specialises in Housing Disrepair claims which is a relatively niche area.
Having Originated from Northern Ireland, Eilish began Her legal studies at Liverpool John Moore’s University before commencing her Legal Practice Court at The Law College in Chester.
Eilish began her Training Contract at a small niche personal injury law firm in Knowsley where she learned the importance of client care, analytical skills and exerting confidence and pride in your work.
Having started in Driscoll Kingston in May 2015 Eilish is enjoying the new challenges that a new caseload brings.
In particular, Eilish finds that accident at work cases are the most rewarding as they involve a high level of client interaction and analytical skills.
Eilish aims to provide excellent client care to all of my clients in line with the Driscoll Kingston ethos and this is recognised at the conclusion of the claim when you know that you have delivered the best result possible for your client.
In her spare time Eilish enjoys going home to Ireland to visit friends and family, going out for meals with her friends and reading.
Krysta Jurek
Krysta studied a Politics Degree at Manchester Metropolitan University where she obtained a BA Honours. Having achieved this Krysta went on to study the GDL at Liverpool John Moores University and is currently undertaking qualifications at the institute of charted Legal Executives.
Whilst studying Krysta began her career in the legal industry obtaining invaluable experience and has joined Driscoll Kingston Solicitors in August 2015.
Krysta has experience of dealing with Road Traffic Accident claims and now specialises in Holiday Claims.
Krysta enjoys spending time with friends, family and her dog Billy. Krysta’s hobbies include skiing, travelling, gym and socialising. Krysta is also a member of the cats protection and sponsors a cat called Rosie. She also enjoys raising money for various charities and has taken part in pretty muddy/race for life and the Liverpool Legal Walk for the North West Legal Support Trust.
Beth Cawley
Beth joined the team at Driscoll Kingston Solicitors in November 2014 under the Apprentice Scheme as a paralegal and since then has become Joanne Bold’s assistant dealing with Holiday Illness and Housing Disrepair claims from start to finish.
Beth has been involved in many fundraising events raising money for charities such as Alder Hay Children’s hospital/Legal Walks/adopting Polar Bears and helping her local Homeless Dog Charity. Her fun and friendly approach to work makes her easy to talk to.
Beth enjoys spending her spare time planning her next holiday, going to music festivals and loving her pet labra-sausage Quincey.
Beth has A levels in Geography, Childcare and Health and Social.
Kelsey Hunter
Kelsey joined Driscoll Kingston in March 2016.
Kelsey is James Driscoll’s Legal PA and the Accounts Manager at Driscoll Kingston Solicitors.
Kelsey has previous experience working in the legal industry before she joined Driscoll Kingston in March 2016. In her previous role she learnt the ins and outs of being a Legal Administrator which include, taking phone calls, typing letters, documents and bills for clients.
Whilst working at Driscoll Kingston, Kelsey completed her AAT Level 2 Foundation Certificate in Accounting. Kelsey hopes to move onto her Level 3 AAT Advanced Diploma.
Outside of work Kelsey likes to go to the gym, read and socialise with friends and family.
Rachael Johnson
Rachael joined Driscoll Kingston Solicitors in March 2016. Since completing her apprenticeship, Rachael has continued within house training in order to progress within the firm.
Rachael initially worked as the firm’s receptionist but has since moved onto assisting one of the Partners, Eilish Cullen. Rachael assists with pre and post litigation work on a number of Eilish cases including Holiday Illness, Housing Disrepair and Personal Injury.
Rachael has aspirations of becoming a Solicitor and wants to work her way up to this position through the hard work and determination that she currently shows within the firm.
Rachael has been involved in many charity events since joining Driscoll Kingston including Race for Life 2016, Legal Walk and the annual Children in Need fundraisers held in the office.
Rachael enjoys spending her spend time socialising with friends and family and visiting her parents, younger siblings and dogs that live on the South Coast of England.
Julie Twist
Julie Twist joined Driscoll Kingston in April 2016 as a Consultant and is assisting the Partners run the practice and oversee the compliant operation of the business. Having been a Partner in a successful law firm previously and with a formidable experience in developing and supporting law firms over the past three years, Driscoll Kingston selected Julie for these qualities.
Her task is to try and take the firm to the next level and to raise the profile of the firm to the outside world.
Julie started her legal career doing Commercial Debt Recovery and family work but she has been undertaking personal injury claims of all types since 1989. Initially qualifying as a Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives in 1993 and then she qualified as a Solicitor in 1999 from John Moores University. For the past three years she has added value to a number of law firms bringing new business into their practice and assisting them choose the most suitable business relationships. She has also undertaken auditing and arranged training events for lawyers and been involved in some limited staff recruitment in the legal sphere.
She has a strong following on Social Media on Twitter and is an active member of the Linkedin Community where she has assisted in running the Industrial Disease Network Forum events and she owns the Travel Claims Network Group. She is a founding Member of Lawyers Against Fraud a group of lawyers whose aim is to prevent fraud from entering the claims chain. Her networking skills are second to none.
In her spare time Julie is season ticket holder for Saints RFLC and enjoys Salsa dancing and music.
Jennifer Campbell
Jenni joined Driscoll Kingston Solicitors in June 2016 and is the firm’s Trainee Solicitor, due to qualify in October 2018.
Jennifer began her legal studies in Liverpool John Moores University where she achieved an LLB Degree with honours and went on to complete the Legal Practice Court at the same University achieving a distinction.
Jennifer currently runs the Wills and Probate department at Driscoll Kingston, under the supervision of James Driscoll. Jennifer also has a case load of road traffic accident claims and holiday illness claims and also assists with occupiers and public liability claims as well as housing disrepair claims.
In her spare time Jennifer enjoys running and frequently takes part in half marathons and other charity runs. Jennifer also enjoys walking, attending gym and travelling.
Joanne Bold
Joanne specialises in Personal Injury, Holiday Illness and Housing disrepair at Driscoll Kingston Solicitors .
Joanne began her legal studies at Edge Hill University before starting her Legal Practice Court at Liverpool John Moore’s.
Joanne started her training contract in a personal injury law firm in Lancashire, where she had worked since leaving university, assisting a Partner of the firm and gaining invaluable experience.
Having started at Driscoll Kingston in August 2016 Joanne is enjoying her new challenges and enjoying working with new clients.
In Joanne’s spare time she enjoys spending time with family and friends, travelling and socialising.
Beth Taylor
Beth joined Driscoll Kingston in October 2016.
Beth is the firms receptionist which is a pivotal position within the firm.
Beth is currently completing a Level 2 In Business Administration and is obtaining this qualification through an apprentice scheme.
In Beth’s spare time she likes to exercise and see family and friends.
Emma Hallwood
Emma joined Driscoll Kingston in November 2017.
Emma is a claims handler dealing with holiday illness claims.
Emma has many years’ experience working within the legal industry, gaining experience with personal injury claims from inception to litigation.
In her spare time Emma enjoys spending time with her family, enjoying long walks and cooking.
Thomas Jackson
Thomas joined Driscoll Kingston in November 2017.
Thomas is the firms Assistant Accounts Clerk.
Thomas is currently completing a Level 2 In IT Apprenticeship and is obtaining this qualification through an apprentice scheme.
In Thomas’ spare time he likes to spend time with family and friends.
Driscoll Kingston Solicitors act on a no win no fee basis where possible, 98% of our Personal Injury Claims are on a no win no fee basis which means there is no financial risk to you.
Driscoll Kingston Solicitors are specialists in this area of law call our no win no fee team of experts today for free legal advice on 0800 088 6161 or submit a claim today.
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Driscoll Kingston
6th Floor
88 Church Street
Liverpool L1 3HD
Call us free - 0151 236 6093
Tel: 0800 088 6161
Email: info@driscollkingston.co.uk
